Minister of Finance

Biological Diversity, sustainable development and the Economy

At the seminar "Getting the biodiversity targets right – working for sustainable development" Trondheim 5.2.2010

[05.02.2010]

"Attention to biological diversity and natural resources are essential to achieve a sustainable development", said Minister of Finance, Mr Sigbjørn Johnsen at the conference "Getting the biodiversity targets right – working for sustainable development".

Norway’s support for Iceland remains firm

[04.02.2010]

The Norwegian news site ABC Nyheter today reports that the Norwegian government has “changed its mind” about supporting Iceland in the current situation. This is not correct. – Norway will honour its commitments to Iceland through the loans that have been made available, says Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen.

Speech by Minister of Finance, Mr Sigbjørn Johnsen

The Government Pension Fund’s Seminar on Active Management at Oslo Plaza, Wednesday January 20, 2010

[20.01.2010]

"The Government’s ambition is to pursue a policy based on sound, long-term management of Norway’s petroleum wealth. This reflects a fundamental social perspective and is an overarching priority for the Government. Our job is to ensure that this wealth can benefit all generations", said Minister of Finance, Mr Sigbjørn Johnsen, at the seminar on active management

Tobacco producers excluded from Government Pension Fund Global

[19.01.2010]

The Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude 17 companies that produce tobacco from the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), based on a recommendation from the Fund’s Council on Ethics. The divestment of shares in these companies has now been completed.

Seminar on acive management of the Government Pension Fund Global

[19.01.2010]

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance is arranging a seminar on 20 January 2010 regarding the future role of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global. Follow the seminar live on web-TV.

Reports on active management of the Government Pension Fund Global

[18.12.2009]

The Ministry of Finance has made public reports that have been received in connection with the work of evaluating active management of the Government Pension Fund Global.

The Green Fund

OECD side event on the economics of climate change

[17.12.2009]

There has been a lof of talk on the goals for mitigation and adaptation, but little has been said about the means of reaching those goals, especially on how to promote climate change actions in developing countries. It is vital that we find mechanisms to provide the resources needed, starting fast and rising over time, says state secretary Roger Schjerva.

IMF presents its views on the Norwegian economy

[23.11.2009]

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today presented its views on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission is in Oslo as part of its article IV-consultation with Norway. "The mission’s statement is an important contribution to the domestic debate on economic policies. IMF notes that the economic policies implemented by the Norwegian Government have been effective in counteracting the financial crisis", says finance minister Sigbjørn Johnsen.